7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits... (1996)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
Jim Rockford, is framed for the murder of another rival detective with whom Jim was seen having an argument.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Jim Rockford, is framed for the murder of another rival detective with whom Jim was seen having an argument.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around a wrongful accusation and the pursuit of truth through individual investigation, a common apolitical trope in detective fiction. Its focus on solving a specific crime rather than promoting broad ideological change leads to a neutral rating.
The movie features traditional casting without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a standard detective plot involving a murder investigation and a frame-up, with no elements related to queer identity.
The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it engage with issues related to transgender identity in its narrative. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a continuation of "The Rockford Files" series, featuring the original lead actor, James Garner, as Jim Rockford. No established characters from the prior series or source material were recast with actors of a different gender.
This film is a continuation of the original "The Rockford Files" series, featuring the established character of Jim Rockford played by the original actor, James Garner. No established legacy characters from the source material were portrayed by actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
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